# \#os-macos **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/os-macos/109.md [Latest](https://forum.digirig.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digirig.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digirig.net/tags.md) --- ## [Macbook, VaraFM, Baofeng HT give "Ports Busy" error](https://forum.digirig.net/t/macbook-varafm-baofeng-ht-give-ports-busy-error/10509)
**Author:** [@wls](https://forum.digirig.net/u/wls)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/macbook-varafm-baofeng-ht-give-ports-busy-error/10509 "2026-05-19T18:54:54Z")
I’m using a Apple Silicon MacBook Pro with VMWare and WinLink Express, VARA FM and latest version of VARA FM to a DigiRig Mobile with black cable and Baofeng UV-R MINI everything works, except PTT. Cable buzzes out, ton… --- ## [KX3 PTT always RED](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kx3-ptt-always-red/10440)
**Author:** [@WA6JFK](https://forum.digirig.net/u/WA6JFK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kx3-ptt-always-red/10440 "2026-04-21T04:12:51Z")
Macbook Air M2 Tahoe 26.4 Various USB to Digirig Mobile Including DIGIRIG brand. 2 Digirig mobiles both work the same one is larger than the other. WSJTX 3.0.0 I can get the CAT control to work but I have tried and … --- ## [DR-891 lost USB device in Mac OS 26.4.1?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-lost-usb-device-in-mac-os-26-4-1/10467)
**Author:** [@KE9CQP](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KE9CQP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-lost-usb-device-in-mac-os-26-4-1/10467 "2026-04-21T02:39:39Z")
I’m not sure if the update of my MacBook Air to Mac OS 26.4.1. But – it was working perfectly and then (coincidentally after the update of Mac OS) it seems to have lost the USB com ports for the DR-891. This was with W… --- ## [Cp210x won't install on Parallels on MacOS](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cp210x-wont-install-on-parallels-on-macos/1945)
**Author:** [@KK4VA](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KK4VA)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cp210x-wont-install-on-parallels-on-macos/1945 "2026-04-09T09:06:57Z")
My digirig works fine on my old PC laptop. I am trying to get it to work with my new Macbook air with M2 chip. I am running parallels software. When I try to install the driver I get a “FAILED TO INSTALL”. When i go to … --- ## [Lost CAT control after upgrading to macOS 26.3](https://forum.digirig.net/t/lost-cat-control-after-upgrading-to-macos-26-3/10323)
**Author:** [@G4BWQ](https://forum.digirig.net/u/G4BWQ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/lost-cat-control-after-upgrading-to-macos-26-3/10323 "2026-02-18T18:28:23Z")
I’ve been very happy with my Digirig Mobile to date - I use if for POTA activations with my Xiegu G90 and MacBook Pro. However I made the mistake of upgrading from macOS 26.2 to 26.3 yesterday and discovered today that C… --- ## [Instructions with pictures: DigiRig Mobile, Icom IC-718, MacBook Air M2 and WSTJ-X running FT8 and WSPR](https://forum.digirig.net/t/instructions-with-pictures-digirig-mobile-icom-ic-718-macbook-air-m2-and-wstj-x-running-ft8-and-wspr/9646)
**Author:** [@VK2AWN](https://forum.digirig.net/u/VK2AWN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/instructions-with-pictures-digirig-mobile-icom-ic-718-macbook-air-m2-and-wstj-x-running-ft8-and-wspr/9646 "2025-09-18T01:26:55Z")
The following is information and screenshots of the setup that got my DigiRig Mobile, DigiRig cables for Icom, and MacBook Air M2 (OS26) working WSJT-X for FT8 and WSPR on an Icom IC-718. A Windows version of this workfl… --- ## [No incoming audio on Mac](https://forum.digirig.net/t/no-incoming-audio-on-mac/5793)
**Author:** [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/no-incoming-audio-on-mac/5793 "2025-08-26T17:36:19Z")
Got a report of Digirig’s incoming audio not working on Mac computer. The solution was to give apps permission to access microphone in Security & Privacy settings. Something to keep in mind in the process of the setup a… --- ## [DigiRig Lite with Yaesu FTA-250 and Mac: weak signal reception issue](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-with-yaesu-fta-250-and-mac-weak-signal-reception-issue/6125)
**Author:** [@markl](https://forum.digirig.net/u/markl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-with-yaesu-fta-250-and-mac-weak-signal-reception-issue/6125 "2025-05-11T21:55:12Z")
I’m experiencing an issue with receiving audio on my Mac setup using a DigiRig Lite connected to a Yaesu FTA-250 transceiver. Here’s my situation: My setup: Mac computer running macOS Sonoma Version 14.6.1 DigiRig Lit… --- ## [M1 Mac digirig APRS](https://forum.digirig.net/t/m1-mac-digirig-aprs/5954)
**Author:** [@thuffaker](https://forum.digirig.net/u/thuffaker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/m1-mac-digirig-aprs/5954 "2025-04-17T15:17:45Z")
How do you know what version of the Digirig Mobile you have. I am asking becuase using a digirig on a Arm M1 Mac I am not seeing what I expected. You see tty.usbmodem not tty.usbserial. I do not know if the software is… --- ## [DigiRig Lite and/or regular DigiRig not working on a MacBook Pro with Sonoma OS](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-and-or-regular-digirig-not-working-on-a-macbook-pro-with-sonoma-os/5812)
**Author:** [@Tfields45](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Tfields45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-and-or-regular-digirig-not-working-on-a-macbook-pro-with-sonoma-os/5812 "2025-04-06T20:46:14Z")
I recently installed Mac OS Sonoma on my MacBook Pro and ever since I have not been able to get my handheld to transmit or receive when using Fldigi. Prior to the OS upgrade (Sequoia) everything worked perfectly. Has an… --- ## [DR-891 w/FT-891 WSJT-X using a Mac M1 w/Sequoia will not work](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-w-ft-891-wsjt-x-using-a-mac-m1-w-sequoia-will-not-work/5764)
**Author:** [@DuaneD](https://forum.digirig.net/u/DuaneD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-w-ft-891-wsjt-x-using-a-mac-m1-w-sequoia-will-not-work/5764 "2025-03-25T01:39:28Z")
Background: WSJT-X using an IC-7300 works fine on the Mac (Sequoia) WSJT-X see the correct com port, Silicon Labs. CAT and Audio WSJT-X w/DR-891 using the FT- 891 on a windows 10 computer works fine. WSJT-X see the c… --- ## [Rig Failure - Yaesu FT-818ND / WSJT-X / Digirig Mobile](https://forum.digirig.net/t/rig-failure-yaesu-ft-818nd-wsjt-x-digirig-mobile/5385)
**Author:** [@bwolf](https://forum.digirig.net/u/bwolf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/rig-failure-yaesu-ft-818nd-wsjt-x-digirig-mobile/5385 "2025-02-23T22:50:26Z")
Hello, I would like to start to say thank you to any help anyone might be able to provide here. I have tried every possible combination of settings to try to get Digirig to connect to my FT-818ND via WSJT-X (version 2.… --- ## [Digirig audio device deisappeaers from macbook](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-audio-device-deisappeaers-from-macbook/4411)
**Author:** [@trey](https://forum.digirig.net/u/trey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-audio-device-deisappeaers-from-macbook/4411 "2025-02-17T00:21:41Z")
I’m stumped as to what might be causing intermittent failures of the USB audio device on my MacBook and could use some pointers as where to look next. My setup: MacBook Pro M1, macOS 15 Digirig v1.10 with RS232 Kenwo… --- ## [Digirig Lite and Mac issues](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-and-mac-issues/4184)
**Author:** [@N7CED](https://forum.digirig.net/u/N7CED)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-and-mac-issues/4184 "2024-11-15T20:32:37Z")
Hi All, Wondering if anyone else has encountered problems running a Digirig Lite with Mac OS? I’m using the QTH app (https://www.w8wjb.com/wp/qth/) for APRS and having some sort of major interference or other audio issu… --- ## [OSX Sequoia upgrade sound input problem](https://forum.digirig.net/t/osx-sequoia-upgrade-sound-input-problem/4459)
**Author:** [@NW8D](https://forum.digirig.net/u/NW8D)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/osx-sequoia-upgrade-sound-input-problem/4459 "2024-11-09T18:43:45Z")
Upgraded my Mac to Sequoia last night. I use a Digirig and with a K3. When WSjTX starts, it decodes with no issue, after transmitting, I completely loose sound input to WSJTX and no decode or no activity in the waterfal… --- ## [MAC M1. howto Adertermine the Portname for CAT Control](https://forum.digirig.net/t/mac-m1-howto-adertermine-the-portname-for-cat-control/4457)
**Author:** [@erhard](https://forum.digirig.net/u/erhard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/mac-m1-howto-adertermine-the-portname-for-cat-control/4457 "2024-11-09T15:41:11Z")
I have an FT891, a digirig. dr891 with cables. And a MAC M1. I want to use flrig and Fldigi, but I can’t determine the USB Port to use on the MAC. Same thing with rigctld. How can I find out what to enter in the cat u… --- ## [DR-891 w/ JS8Call MacOS not Detecting](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-w-js8call-macos-not-detecting/4513)
**Author:** [@JS8Mac](https://forum.digirig.net/u/JS8Mac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-w-js8call-macos-not-detecting/4513 "2024-09-29T02:17:25Z")
I recently got a DR-891 to experiment with JS8 call with my FT-891. Cables came super fast and look great. I have installed JS8 Call and all the driver on my Macbook. My issue is that when I try to test the Cat control, … --- ## [Digirig, MacOS-M1 What Program?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-macos-m1-what-program/4437)
**Author:** [@Rickwatts](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Rickwatts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-macos-m1-what-program/4437 "2024-09-19T14:52:53Z")
Which program will work on my Mac? I’m using an Icom 706 MKIIG. I would like a full function program. Suggestions? Thanks! --- ## [What's digirig for and what to use for a macbook air m1 and Quansheng uv-k5](https://forum.digirig.net/t/whats-digirig-for-and-what-to-use-for-a-macbook-air-m1-and-quansheng-uv-k5/3585)
**Author:** [@ik6vwa](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ik6vwa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/whats-digirig-for-and-what-to-use-for-a-macbook-air-m1-and-quansheng-uv-k5/3585 "2024-05-01T15:52:23Z")
I have read about this digirig on reddit but I really don’t grasp what’s for. I have always had enormous difficulties interfacing pc to radio with lots of failures and a few successes. My actual setup is as follows: Q… --- ## [Macbook Pro USB, Elecraft KX3 logic levels surgery?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/macbook-pro-usb-elecraft-kx3-logic-levels-surgery/3340)
**Author:** [@staticvoid](https://forum.digirig.net/u/staticvoid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/macbook-pro-usb-elecraft-kx3-logic-levels-surgery/3340 "2024-03-20T23:40:41Z")
Hello, Wanted to ask this before I pull out the x-acto and soldering iron… I got my DR from Amazon in what I believe is the “default” logic levels config. Could you confirm that in order to work with my radio I will ne… --- ## [BlackCat SSTV no receive audio](https://forum.digirig.net/t/blackcat-sstv-no-receive-audio/3110)
**Author:** [@BitPlayeR](https://forum.digirig.net/u/BitPlayeR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/blackcat-sstv-no-receive-audio/3110 "2024-02-07T06:30:42Z")
I am running BlackCat SSTV on my Mac Mini. I can transmit but I am not getting input audio on receive. I had everything working, last week, and now when started up again, I am not getting any input audio to the program. … --- ## [Getting setup on a Mac](https://forum.digirig.net/t/getting-setup-on-a-mac/1045)
**Author:** [@Tom\_King-AC7WD](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Tom_King-AC7WD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/getting-setup-on-a-mac/1045 "2023-12-24T01:21:59Z")
I am having trouble getting the Mac to see the Hub in the digirig. It sees the sound card but not the serial interface. Maybe I said that wrong Is there any drivers I need? I know my cables are good because it works o… --- ## [Waterfall Fades after QSOs FT8](https://forum.digirig.net/t/waterfall-fades-after-qsos-ft8/2828)
**Author:** [@WY7WL](https://forum.digirig.net/u/WY7WL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/waterfall-fades-after-qsos-ft8/2828 "2023-12-23T21:35:28Z")
Hello, I’m running a MacBook, TX-500 and DigiRig (for the TX-500) and WSJT-X FT8. After a few QSOs the waterfall thins out and then most of the stations disappear. A restart of just WSJTX fixes the problem… I have tri… --- ## [Mac poor audio performance and glitches](https://forum.digirig.net/t/mac-poor-audio-performance-and-glitches/414)
**Author:** [@ajw\_ca](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ajw_ca)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/mac-poor-audio-performance-and-glitches/414 "2023-12-01T09:52:27Z")
I just received a digirig and have hooked up the audio cable to my FT-891 and I’m using a small usb-c patch cable. The first issue I had was overdriven audio, which I resolved by breaking the ATTenuation pad. But I have… --- ## [Mac : Direwolf / DigiRig "Audio Input is too high" -- Audio Device is unable to lower volume](https://forum.digirig.net/t/mac-direwolf-digirig-audio-input-is-too-high-audio-device-is-unable-to-lower-volume/2014)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/mac-direwolf-digirig-audio-input-is-too-high-audio-device-is-unable-to-lower-volume/2014 "2023-07-21T18:59:20Z")
Wondering is anyone has been able to solve this issue. I’m on OSX (Currently Sonoma Beta but this happened on previous versions) DigiRig is connected to a TM-V71 via both the PC and DATA inputs. Hardware ATT line has… --- ## [How to get Digirig to work with FT8 on the mac](https://forum.digirig.net/t/how-to-get-digirig-to-work-with-ft8-on-the-mac/1226)
**Author:** [@ai5os](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ai5os)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/how-to-get-digirig-to-work-with-ft8-on-the-mac/1226 "2023-03-06T18:57:04Z")
Hello, I’ve just purchased the Kenwood digirig set from Gigaparts, and I am trying to get this to work with my TS-2000. Are there any radio specific settings that I need to pay attention to so that my radio will commun… --- ## [Long delay (1sec) when switching from TX to RX](https://forum.digirig.net/t/long-delay-1sec-when-switching-from-tx-to-rx/961)
**Author:** [@radiokitten](https://forum.digirig.net/u/radiokitten)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/long-delay-1sec-when-switching-from-tx-to-rx/961 "2023-01-30T16:27:16Z")
Hi All, I’m having trouble connecting to my local ARES BBS through my uv-5r, Digirig & Direwolf. After trying various Direwolf settings on both MacOS and a Raspberry Pi 3, I think the problem is that the Digirig has a t… --- ## [Getting DigiRig to work with MacBook Air and FT-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/getting-digirig-to-work-with-macbook-air-and-ft-891/606)
**Author:** [@NS8Q](https://forum.digirig.net/u/NS8Q)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/getting-digirig-to-work-with-macbook-air-and-ft-891/606 "2022-12-01T03:12:35Z")
I have a new DigiRig and was told it works with Macbook Air laptops. I am successfully decoding signals and the device was recognized immediately when plugged into the USB-C. I do not have CAT control setup at the mome… --- ## [Kenwood TS2000 settings (on a Mac)](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-ts2000-settings-on-a-mac/498)
**Author:** [@K5RHD](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K5RHD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-ts2000-settings-on-a-mac/498 "2022-11-03T20:53:42Z")
Hi, I am interested in the settings to get the TS2000 to work with digital modes. Specifically, I would like to know the radio-side menu settings for CAT, audio levels in #50, 51, etc. The Digi rig seems to be overdrivi… --- ## [Digirig, FT-857, FLDIGI on Mac receive audio too high](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-ft-857-fldigi-on-mac-receive-audio-too-high/321)
**Author:** [@swduncan](https://forum.digirig.net/u/swduncan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-ft-857-fldigi-on-mac-receive-audio-too-high/321 "2022-10-05T01:33:29Z")
Hi - I’ve got a Digirig connected via their cables to my FT-857, both audio to the data port and serial to the cat port. I’m using a Mac running fldigi. I’m not getting receive decoding, and it seems that the audio is wa… [Next page](https://forum.digirig.net/tag/os-macos/109.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=os-macos)